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| Milan Malpensa Airport | ||
| height | 768 feet | |
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| IATA code | MXP | |
| ICAO code | LIMC | |
| Terminals | 2 | |
| Number of passengers | 24.725.490 (2018) | |
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The airport Milan Malpensa is the largest airport in Milan and the second largest (in passenger numbers) in Italy. As the hub of Northern Italy, there are many national and international connections all over the world.
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In the greater area Milan there are three airports with Malpensa being the largest of them. The other two are the city airport Mailano-Linate and the at Bergamo located airport Orio al Serio (also Milano-Bergamo called), which is mostly used by low-cost airlines.
getting there
By train
The express train Malpensa Express runs every half hour from Milan Cadorna train station to Malpensa airport. Travel time is around 40 minutes and a one-way ticket costs € 11 for adults. Only 1st class tickets are sold and these are available either on site or online. The number to order tickets is 199 151 152. On the way the train stops in Milan-Bovisa, Saronno and Busto Arsizio. Departure from Milan-Cadorna is always at 27 and 57 minutes past the hour, while trains in the opposite direction leave for Milan at 23 and 53 minutes past the hour. Participant of the Lufthansa-Bonus program Miles & More can redeem their award miles for a trip or collect new miles by presenting the customer card.
Another option is to travel by state Trenitalia. This leaves the Gallarate train station. There is a bus route between the train station and the two airport terminals.
By bus
To the train station Milano Centrale (Wikipedia) different shuttle buses drive e.g. Malpensa Shuttle about every 20 minutes. Price for a single trip: € 10, return trip: € 16 (as of Aug. 2015). The tickets can be bought online via the website mentioned, at the bus counters in the airport or on the bus.
Upon arrival at the train station, travelers are harassed by drivers of private cars who offer themselves as taxis. You should check these offers very carefully whether it is really worthwhile. Luggage can also be transported on foot, with luggage trolleys or hand trucks. This option is the fastest and cheapest for hotels near the train station.
With the taxi
There are taxi ranks in the arrivals area of Terminal 1 at exits 4 and 5 and in the arrivals area of Terminal 2.
In the street
Malpensa Airport is around 50 km from the center of Milan. From Milan on the A8 Laghi autostrada towards Busto Arsizio Malpensa, then Strada Statale Dell ’aeroporto Della Malpensa (SS336).
The parking garages P1 / P2 / P3 can be reached partly on foot, partly with a free shuttle bus. P1: The first 6 hours 10 €, for 6 to 12 hours there is a fee of 20 €; Everything beyond that costs € 26. P2 P3 long-term parking: The first hour € 3.80, up to 2 hours there is a fee of € 6, up to 12 hours € 17, then the daily fee of € 22.
Short-term parking is possible in front of the terminal for € 0.90 / 15 minutes.
Airlines and destinations
- Lufthansa. In cooperation with Air Dolomiti, LH Cityline and Eurowings, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt / Main, Munich.
- Easyjet. The only low-cost airline on site and sole operator of the old Terminal 2.
Terminals
Arrivals
departure
Terminal 1: check-in on the 2nd floor, gates on the 1st floor
Change
security
mobility
The Airport Shuttle Bus connects the two terminals approximately every 10 minutes (5.30 a.m. - 0.30 a.m.) or every hour (0.30 a.m. - 5.30 a.m.). The ride is free. The signposted stops are at arrival gate 6 in Terminal 2 or at the train station in Terminal 1.
activities
Lounges
Planespotting
shop
kitchen
accommodation
health
Practical advice
The Lost & Found counter is located in the arrivals area, Tel. 39 02 74868490
Web links
- http://www.milanomalpensa-airport.com - Official website of Milan-Malpensa Airport
